Director of Career Pathways

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group which exists to transform lives through learning. Our approach is rooted in a clearly articulated learning philosophy, which helps thousands of people to unlock their potential every year.  

We are currently recruiting for two senior leaders to join our Technology Faculty, a Director of Career Pathways and Director of Curriculum Design. Each year the Faculty helps nearly 2,000 apprentices, further education and higher education students in the Thames Valley to prepare for careers in the digital, engineering, construction and automotive sectors. We work with employers such as BMW, Peter Brett Associates, Skanska and Cisco to develop inspirational learning opportunities for our students. 

Director of Career Pathways 

The Director of Career Pathways will engage with the businesses in the Thames Valley to determine their current and future skills needs. They will work with businesses to co-create and co-deliver inspirational programmes of learning for our students. They will also seek to commercialise our training programmes and identify new sources of income for the Faculty.  

The successful candidate may be an experienced education leader or they may bring expertise in business engagement. They must have a passion for learning and for make a positive difference to the lives of our learners. 

You will receive a salary of between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits which include; 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to government pension scheme. Travel benefits as part of salary sacrifice, access to discounted on-site gym and salon’s at some of our group locations. Flexible choice of base location of Oxfordshire or Berkshire, with the need to travel to other locations within our group.

Any person offered a position would be required to complete a DBS application. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13^th March 2019.

(Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received).

In order to apply please complete our application form (your CV can be uploaded), please utilise the Supporting Statement Section, where the emphasis will be on ensuring you have provided us with details about why you are applying for this post and the experience you will bring to the role and organisation.

If you would like to find out further information about this role, in the first instance, please contact Wendy Giles, HR Business Partner: wendy.giles@activatelearning.ac.uk